Worried
So quick background I had been on methotrexate for 6 weeks and was having horrible side effects, so I came off and was waiting to see a new consultant.
Whilst waiting I have been having really bad stomach pains the doctor put me back on naproxen which took the edge off. I had my appointment with a new consultant yesterday and she wasn't sure I even had arthritis and has referred me for pet ct to find out why my inflammatory markers are high. I'm now worring it's something more serious.
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Morning @Katherine
Sorry to hear your concerns about Methotrexate I like you had a bad stomach and my liver markers were raised I was taken straight off it and given folic acid to take daily. My Alkaline Phosphatase is slowly coming down but I have to now decide what to take in the future and offered the following so researching Etanercept/Sulfasalazine/Adalimumab/Leflunomide.🤷♂️
How long before your pet ct scan ?? Hopefully that will give you the answers. Then you can move forward🤞
It is all very worrying and a mind field so do feel for you but you are in the right hands and not alone hopefully others will connect with you soon.
Best wishes @Naomi33
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Hi just curious if your methotrexate was by self administered injection? And did you take folic acid every day except methotrexate day?
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How are you doing now @Katherine ?
Toni x
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We are all here for you Katherine much love and best wishes emma xx
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